Description

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Essential Skills--Made Easy

C#: A Beginner's Guide offers a step-by-step approach to learning object-oriented programming with C# and the .NET Framework while preparing you for data driven-development. More than 150 easy-to-follow examples are included. The book covers Visual Studio for development and debugging, collections and advanced C# structures, LINQ and traditional database development, as well as file, XML, and JSON handling. By the end of the book, you'll have the foundation you need to begin developing advanced data-driven applications in any C#-based platform.

Designed for Easy Learning

• Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
• Try This--Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills
• Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered
• Tips--Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
• Cautions--Errors and pitfalls to avoid
• Self Test--End-of-chapter quizzes to reinforce your skills
• Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

Ready-to-use code at www.mhprofessional.com

About the Author

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Pat McGee is a software development instructor and curriculum developer at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. A former game programmer, he is the coauthor of Microsoft XNA Game Studio Creator's Guide and is a recipient of Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional award for DirectX and XNA.